97 infected with Norovirus at Maine Beach, according to CDC

Many became ill by caring for someone who was sick after swimming in the lake.

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The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that about 100 people have been infected with norovirus after swimming in a lake at Woods Pond Beach – or having contracted or contracted with someone else. One of the others who did it. found that, until now, 97 people who have been exposed directly or indirectly to Bridgton Lake have been affected by gastrointestinal disease, reports the Portland Press Herald

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"It's very contagious, so it would seem that there is a human element out there, that someone has had it and was at the beach, "said Bob Peabody, director of Bridgton

" I think the message is, or your children are sick, do not go to the beach. "

The beach s & # 39; was already closed on July 6 after several people had abdominal symptoms, but reopened on July 10.

Tests performed then showed acceptable levels of E. coli table in the lake, but not in the water of two Wash basins have since been removed and replaced with hand sanitizers.

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Symptoms of norovirus include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and cramps. It can spread by eating contaminated food, touching a contaminated surface, or contacting an infected person.

Officials say that those who soaked their heads or swallowed water while swimming at Woods Pond Beach were most at risk. many became ill by taking care of someone who was sick after swimming at the lake.